Carolina AM

The Median Age of a First Time Homebuyer is Now 40

High mortgage rates and home prices continue to be barriers.

The age of a first-time homebuyer is the oldest it has ever been. The median age is now 40 years old. The National Association of Realtors also says the share of first-time buyers in the market has fallen to 21-percent, a record low. Research reveals two evolving snapshots of the housing market. One group of buyers has significant housing equity…

Is Using Cash Out of Touch?

A new poll by Cash App found nearly a third of Gen Z'ers think paying with cash is "cringe" now.

Remember how your eyes would roll when the old lady at the store pulled out her checkbook to pay? Well, apparently that’s being replaced by cash… A new poll by Cash App found nearly a third of Gen Z’ers think paying with cash is “cringe” now. 29% said people who still use paper money are either “cringe” or “out of…

The Year’s Most Popular Baby Names Have Been Revealed

There were two new entries on the girls' top 10...

Baby Center has released its annual ranking of the most popular names for newborns in 2025. The top girls’ name is Olivia while Noah is most popular for boys. That’s the same as last year, as are the number two names: Amelia and Liam. There were two new entries on the girls’ top 10 though including Eliana and Aurora. For…

Kingdom Ventures International to Host 100K Bike Ride: Pedal for Peru

For more information visit KingdomVenturesIntl.org.

Jason Walter was in the studio to talk about Pedal for Peru, an upcoming fundraiser for Kingdom Ventures International. This is a global fundraiser spanning three continents and taking place in the heart of Peru. The ride is more than just a physical challenge—it is a movement to bring clean, safe drinking water to families in the Peruvian Amazon. For…

Celebrate National STEM Day at WonderWorks!

National STEM Day is November 8, 2025, and WonderWorks is inviting everyone to take part in the celebration.

Kaitlin Barnes joins us in the studio to talk about National STEM Day at WonderWorks Myrtle Beach. National STEM Day is November 8, 2025, and WonderWorks is inviting everyone to take part in the celebration. This special day will be filled with interactive science experiments, demonstrations, and the unveiling of their updated exhibit on careers in STEM/STEAM. guests can get…

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors is Coming to the Florence Little Theatre

Shows run Nov. 7th through the 15th.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors Written by By Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen (There is no official rating system for live theatre. FLT encourages you to use your judgement based on you child’s age and maturity level.) Friday, November 7 at 7:30 PM Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 PM Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 PM Tuesday, November 11 at 7:30…

Myrtle Beach ACT Presents: Shrek!

To get tickets and view show times, visit MyrtleBeachACT.com.

Bear Oland and Noah Bourjeily of the Myrtle Beach Area Children’s Theatre joined us to talk about their latest production of Shrek! See one cast — or see them all! Each performance is packed with laughter, heart, and your favorite sing-along moments. You won’t want to miss it! To get tickets and view show times, visit MyrtleBeachACT.com.

Meet Julez From Kind Keeper Animal Rescue!

Plus, be sure to head out to their Snack & Craft Festival this Saturday Nov. 8th, 2025.

Britney Hauser of Kind Keeper Animal Rescue visited the Carolina AM set today with Julesz! To see more of their adoptable dogs and cats, visit KindKeeper.org. Plus, be sure to head out to their Snack & Craft Festival this Saturday Nov. 8th, 2025.  

Make a Potato Bed for the Best Sleep Ever

The cozy bed nest is a game changer!

If you want to master the art of bed rotting, you might want to try building a “potato bed.” The trend is going viral on social media where people are lining a fitted sheet with blankets and pillows, then climbing inside. Those who’ve tried it say it’s perfect for napping and might just give you some of the best sleep…